Question

The peasants' production of food was considered vital to the existence of the empire. What was the role of the soldiers in the empire?

1) They guarded the empire's frontiers.
2) They were responsible for the administration of the empire.
3) They were involved in the production of food.
4) They were merchants who traded with other empires.

Answer 1

Soldiers in the empire guarded the frontiers and helped to integrate provincial subjects into Roman culture.

Step-by-step explanation:

The role of the soldiers in the empire was to guard the empire's frontiers as well as integrate provincial subjects into Roman culture. They were not responsible for the administration of the empire, involved in the production of food, or merchants who traded with other empires.